14-Year-Old Arrested After Car Burglary Theft in Vienna-Döbling
24.04.2025 In the night leading to Wednesday, the police in Vienna-Döbling were able to provisionally arrest a suspected juvenile car thief.
Stephansplatz in Vienna with FPÖ Event - Archdiocese Distances Itself
24.04.2025 The Archdiocese of Vienna distances itself from the FPÖ event for the election campaign conclusion, which takes place on Thursday at Stephansplatz.
Bicycle Thief Caught in the Act: Arrest in Vienna-Landstraße
24.04.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, security staff observed the suspicious behavior of a young man at a bike rack in Vienna-Landstraße through a surveillance camera.
19-Year-Old Attempted to Stab Acquaintance in Vienna-Ottakring
24.04.2025 A 19-year-old allegedly punched his 22-year-old acquaintance in the face on Wednesday in Vienna-Ottakring and then attempted to stab him with a knife.
Three Suspected Drug Dealers Caught in Vienna-Alsergrund
24.04.2025 Wednesday afternoon, the Task Force for Combating Street Crime Vienna (EGS) was able to arrest three suspected drug dealers after extended surveillance.
Protection of Historical Event Locations in Vienna Decided
24.04.2025 Vienna has introduced measures to protect historical event venues and allows louder events over longer periods. Additionally, protection concepts for visitors are becoming mandatory. The state parliament passed the amendment to the event law shortly before the upcoming Vienna election.
Fire in Waste Storage Halls in the Waldviertel
24.04.2025 In the Waldviertel, a warehouse fire occurred on Thursday. The cause was initially unknown.
Car Buyers with a Preference for Electric Cars
24.04.2025 The trend away from the combustion engine continues, according to the Wiener Städtische, citing a survey.
2024 More One-Person Businesses in Austria
24.04.2025 361,932 one-person businesses (EPU) meant an increase of 1.3 percent last year.
Still Many Complaints at the Ombudsman Office Last Year
24.04.2025 Even in 2024, the number of complaints to the Ombudsman remained high at 24,000. This is shown in the annual report presented on Thursday.
"Wildstyle & Tattoo Messe" celebrates its 30th anniversary on May 10th and 11th in Vienna
24.04.2025 The "Wildstyle & Tattoo Fair" will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025. Dozens of tattoo artists, exhibitors, and several live concerts are expected to once again draw a large crowd on May 10th and 11th at the Vienna Stadthalle.
Domestic Industry: Slightly Improved Sentiment at the Beginning of the Year
24.04.2025 At the beginning of the year, the mood in Austria's industry has slightly improved. The economic barometer of the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) for the first quarter of 2025 was at 1.8 points, marking the first time since mid-2023 that it was in positive territory.
Toy Under the Microscope: Parents Want More Sustainability and Less Noise
24.04.2025 A recent survey commissioned by the Chamber of Labor (AK) Vienna shows: Many parents are dissatisfied with the current toy offerings.
Retention Basin Installed at Kräuterbach in Vienna-Hernals
24.04.2025 At the Kräuterbach in the 17th district of Vienna, Hernals, there is now a retention basin.
National Council Debates Social Assistance and Housing Construction Before Vienna Election
24.04.2025 The upcoming Vienna election clearly shaped the political debate in the National Council on Thursday.
Union Warns of Chaos in Air Traffic in Summer
24.04.2025 The union vida warns of potential chaos in European air traffic this summer due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
Weather Change: After Rain on the Weekend, the Sun Returns
24.04.2025 The weekend weather in Austria will be increasingly dominated by rain. This will be followed by increasing clearing, as forecasted by Geosphere Austria.
"Good Schools, Good Education and a Livable City": Selma Arapovic (NEOS) in the Wordrap for the Vienna Election
24.04.2025 If the NEOS gain in the Vienna election on Sunday, then Selma Arapovic's goal is achieved. Before the election, the top pink candidate completed the Wordrap from VIENNA.at at the town hall, described her political dream for the city, and let it be known that she especially has her children in mind when she goes to vote.
Viennese Pummerin Rings for Ten Minutes at Pope's Funeral
24.04.2025 For the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, the Pummerin at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna will ring for ten minutes.
Domestic Industry: Slightly Improved Sentiment at the Beginning of the Year
24.04.2025 At the beginning of the year, the sentiment in Austria's industry has slightly improved. The economic barometer of the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) for the first quarter of 2025 was at 1.8 points, marking the first time since mid-2023 that it has been in positive territory.
Stricter Dress Code at Farewell of Pope Francis
24.04.2025 The dress code in the Vatican is strictly regulated. There are clear regulations for high-ranking guests at papal funerals in the church state.
Lotto Double Jackpot with 2.7 Million Euros Awaits on Sunday
24.04.2025 Once again, there was no six-number winning combination in the lottery on Wednesday. The drawn numbers 6, 12, 23, 25, 26, and 29 remained without a winner.
Rapid Wien parted ways with coach Klauß
24.04.2025 One day after the 1-2 defeat against Blau-Weiß Linz, Rapid Vienna ended their collaboration with coach Robert Klauß after 17 months.
"Fare Dodgers" Remain Rare in Vienna's Public Transport
24.04.2025 In the network of Wiener Linien, only 3.4 percent of passengers were caught as "fare dodgers" in 2024 because they had no ticket or the wrong ticket - 0.2 percent more than the year before.
ORF: End for the "Barbara Karlich Show"
24.04.2025 After more than 25 years, the "Barbara Karlich Show" on ORF 2 is being discontinued. The last episodes for the "Talk at 4" will be filmed at the end of June, confirmed the ORF via a press release corresponding to media reports. Since numerous pre-produced episodes exist, the show is planned to continue until the end of 2026. Barbara Karlich is expected to remain with ORF as a presenter. Future formats are in planning.
Criticism of Data Gaps for the Renaturation of Cities Like Vienna
24.04.2025 According to a survey by Greenpeace, the current tree inventories in the Austrian state capitals are either not recorded or only incompletely recorded. However, this information is necessary to implement the rewilding regulation in urban areas, as the environmental organization stated in a release on Thursday. The EU regulation stipulates that in urban areas, the areas of green space and tree canopies must not decrease by 2030, with the year 2024 serving as the reference year. Linz is considered a model city.
Low Point in Residential Construction: Building Permits in New Buildings Declining Sharply
24.04.2025 Last year, 32,100 apartments in new buildings were approved, which is 8.5 percent less than in 2023.
"Wednesday": Start of Second Season in Summer
24.04.2025 Uncannily good news for fans of the Addams Family daughter: "Wednesday", the most popular English-language series on Netflix, will soon continue with a new season.
Elijah Wood is coming as a star guest to the Vienna Comic Con at the Messe Wien
24.04.2025 The US actor Elijah Wood, who became famous as Frodo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings," will be coming to the Vienna Comic Con as a star guest this fall.
ESC Fever in Basel: Debates, Favorites and Show Highlights
24.04.2025 When the starting signal for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest is given in Basel on May 11, it will once again become clear: The ESC is far more than a music competition.
Drugs Sold for 384,000 Euros: Dealers from Lower Austria and Styria Caught
24.04.2025 The police have taken five suspected drug dealers from Lower Austria and Styria into custody. The suspects from the regions of Neunkirchen and Hartberg-Fürstenfeld are suspected of having sold cannabis herb worth about 200,000 euros, cocaine for approximately 180,000 euros, and ecstasy tablets worth 4,000 euros. The five individuals were transferred to the Wiener Neustadt correctional facility. According to information from Thursday, 28 buyers are being reported to the public prosecutor's office.
Pass Equal Vote: Result for Vienna Election is Set
24.04.2025 As five years ago, the SPÖ is also far ahead in this year's Pass Egal Wahl for the Vienna election.
Despite the Hype: Many Domestic Companies Without AI Strategy
24.04.2025 Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic since the breakthrough of ChatGPT and similar technologies, but its application in companies in Austria is far from widespread.
Threatened with Knife: Vienna Teens Robbed Money and Belt from Youths in Burgenland
24.04.2025 Four students aged 14 and 15 were robbed on Wednesday afternoon at the Bad train station in the Neusiedl am See district. The perpetrators, also four teenagers of the same age from Vienna, threatened the victims with knives. They demanded cash and the victims' belts.
Agreement in Collective Bargaining Negotiations in the Chemical Industry
24.04.2025 The social partners of the chemical industry agreed on a wage and salary increase of 2.65 percent for about 50,000 employees. This adjustment is below the rolling inflation of 2.75 percent. The new collective agreement is effective from May 1.
Details on the Last Journey of Pope Francis Through Rome
24.04.2025 The last journey of Pope Francis to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore will be six kilometers. His body will be transported to the burial site near the main train station Termini after the mourning ceremony on Saturday. The streets in the center of Rome will be monitored by security forces.
Pope Francis died without pain
24.04.2025 The Pope died of a stroke and did not suffer, reported the chief physician Sergio Alfieri in an interview with the Roman daily newspaper "Il Messaggero" (Thursday edition).
Cardinals Deliberate on Conclave Following the Death of Pope Francis
24.04.2025 Gradually, the cardinals of the world church are arriving in Rome to soon elect a new head of the Catholic Church following the passing of Pope Francis. On Thursday, thousands of people also paid their respects to the deceased pontiff in St. Peter's Basilica.
KTM reduces production again starting Monday
24.04.2025 From Monday, KTM will once again reduce production for three months.
Vienna Austria returns to the title race with a 2:1 victory against Sturm Graz
24.04.2025 The Vienna Austria has made the title race of the football Bundesliga even more exciting.
National Council meets shortly before Vienna election
24.04.2025 Shortly before the Vienna election, the National Council will convene on Thursday. Two "Current Hours" are on the agenda.
So much does a camping night in Austria cost on average this year
24.04.2025 In Austria, a camping night for two people costs an average of 38.30 euros this year, making it more expensive compared to many other European countries, according to the Berlin booking portal camping.info on Wednesday.
Rapid Vienna in Crisis: Next Defeat Against Blau-Weiß Linz
23.04.2025 The misery of Rapid Vienna continues: On Wednesday, the Hütteldorf team left the field as losers with a 1-2 defeat against Blau-Weiß Linz.
Attack Planned on Israeli Embassy in Vienna: 18-Year-Old in Pre-Trial Detention
23.04.2025 An 18-year-old is in pre-trial detention in Vienna, as he is accused of planning attacks on Israeli facilities in Vienna. His lawyer emphasizes that the young man neither pursued attack plans nor has any connection to IS.
Kammerschauspielerin Johanna Matz is dead
24.04.2025 The Austrian chamber actress Johanna Matz passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 92 surrounded by her family.
Pope Francis Lying in State in St. Peter's Basilica Until Friday
23.04.2025 Two days after the death of Pope Francis, the body of the Pontiff was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica, where believers can pay their respects to the Pontiff until Friday evening. Meanwhile, Rome is preparing for a pilgrimage influx for the mourning ceremony next Saturday.
Major Operation in Wörgl: Evacuations and Train Suspension
23.04.2025 A war relic found near the train station in Wörgl led to a train suspension and evacuation of surrounding houses on Wednesday afternoon.
Vienna Police Informs About Career Opportunities at Recruiting Day
23.04.2025 Every year, the Vienna police seek several hundred new employees. With the goal of reflecting the diversity of Vienna's population within the police force, the Department for Integration and Diversity of the City of Vienna and the Vienna police have launched the campaign "Vienna Needs You!"
19-Year-Old Admitted After Series of Violent Acts in Vienna
23.04.2025 A 19-year-old Slovak was committed to a forensic-therapeutic center by the Vienna Regional Court on Wednesday after several serious offenses.
Twelve-Year-Old Allegedly Involved in Brutal Robbery in Vienna's Prater
23.04.2025 A twelve-year-old is considered the third suspect in the case of a brutal robbery of a 16-year-old in Vienna's Prater. Two teenagers have already been arrested.
Pope Francis Lying in State in St. Peter's Basilica Until Friday
23.04.2025 Two days after the death of Pope Francis, the body of the Pontiff was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica, where believers can pay their respects to the Pontiff until Friday evening. Meanwhile, Rome is preparing for a pilgrimage influx for the mourning ceremony next Saturday.
Pope Francis Lying in State in St. Peter's Basilica Until Friday
23.04.2025 Two days after the death of Pope Francis, the body of the Pontiff was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica, where believers can pay their respects to the Pontiff until Friday evening. Meanwhile, Rome is preparing for a pilgrimage influx for the mourning ceremony next Saturday.
New Subsidies for Photovoltaics & Co. with "Made in Europe" Bonus
23.04.2025 The Ministry of Economic Affairs is providing 70 million euros this year for investment grants in renewable energies, including a "Made in Europe" bonus for photovoltaic and electricity storage projects.
Major Operation in Wörgl: Evacuations and Train Suspension
23.04.2025 A war relic found near the train station in Wörgl led to a train suspension and evacuation of surrounding houses on Wednesday afternoon.
Waltraut Haas passed away at 97 in Vienna: Farewell to a Film Legend
5.05.2025 On Wednesday in the early morning hours, Waltraut Haas passed away at the age of 97 in Vienna.
"I love the Viennese coffee house culture": Dominik Nepp (FPÖ) in the Wordrap for the Vienna election
23.04.2025 In the fifth part of the VIENNA.at series on the Vienna election, all eyes are on FPÖ frontman Dominik Nepp. The head of the city FPÖ chatted in the Wordrap about a very specific place in Währing and chose the U2 as the most pleasant subway line in the city: "There, perhaps, there are the fewest disturbances and the most pleasant fellow passengers."
Domestic Wine Heavily Contaminated with Forever Chemicals
23.04.2025 The environmental chemist Helmut Burtscher-Schaden from Global 2000 reported on Wednesday during an online press conference that wine and water in Austria are currently contaminated with the potentially reproductive-hazardous substance trifluoroacetate (TFA). It originates from herbicides and refrigerants (F-gases).
Housing Construction in Austria Continues to Decline
23.04.2025 In Austria, the construction of new housing continues to decline. The Association of Real Estate and Asset Trustees of the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKÖ) expects 25,200 completions this year.